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Lawsuits challenge ‘deceptive’ summaries for Missouri public education ballot measures
Two initiative petition campaigns seeking constitutional protections for public education are suing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins alleging he crafted “deceptive and prejudicial” summaries that will appear on the ballot. One campaign, called “the Missouri Right to Education Initiative,” hopes to amend the state constitution to declare education a “fundamental right.” The other, filed […]
Sultan: Webster Groves family creates a flower stand for Gaza; few pushback
Megan Neudecker felt compelled to do something, anything. She was cutting flowers from her garden when she wondered if they could sell them and donate the proceeds.
Open-air drug market thrives near Downtown West tourist attractions
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Enjoy free access to stltoday.com, courtesy of Dierbergs
From Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, September 2, our website will be open to everyone in the community.
Bethalto residents concerned over brown water, EPA steps in
Residents of Bethalto, Illinois are experiencing brown water from their taps, prompting an investigation by the Illinois EPA, though city leaders have assured residents that the water is safe to drink despite its appearance.
Missouri voters expanded paid sick leave. The GOP undid it, and the repeal just took effect
Andi Phillips has never really had the option of being sick. A server at a Springfield-area restaurant, the single mother of four finally has a job allowing her to financially support her family. But if she or one of her children falls ill, that financial security goes out the window. “When you miss a shift, […]
Friday, August 29 - Drama and legacy in the courtroom
We have updates in the ongoing legal dramas for the St. Louis Sheriff, the St. Louis County Executive, and Missouri's abortion laws. Then: starting Tuesday, visitors to the Cahill courthouse in Downtown St. Louis will have a chance to learn about pioneering judges from the 22nd Judicial Circuit. The St. Louis Law Library is hosting the exhibit, which is based on oral histories done for the Judicial Legacy Project. St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann gets a preview. The Gateway is off Monday for Labor Day, and will be back in your feed Tuesday.
Spire Natural Gas - Florissant Explosion
Spot shower possible Friday, easy summer temperatures roll on
High temperatures Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are expected to be in the low to mid 80s. A weak cold front will slide through the area on Friday.
Bryan Adams says new LP ‘Roll With the Punches’ is a cross between two of his classic albums
Bryan Adams' new album, Roll With the Punches, is out now, and he thinks it rocks, if he does so say himself."It's predominantly pretty much a rock record," he told ABC Audio.…
In Trump’s D.C., the Swamp Runneth Over
This is by far the most corrupt administration in American history.
Donald Trump Won’t Be Saved by Maps
Gerrymandering in red states is predicated on Republicans holding Trump’s support in 2024, particularly from Latinos. That could be a bad bet.
How Fast Fashion Keeps People Poor
Companies like Shein are using influencers to get Zoomers hooked on truckloads of shoddy clothing.
Disasters destroyed their homes. Then the real estate ‘vultures’ swooped in.
“We buy homes” companies are procuring disaster-damaged properties for cheap. Survivors say they're taking advantage of tragedy.
Workers are facing dangerous heat — even inside fast-food restaurants
Rising temperatures and chronically broken cooling systems are turning the lunch rush into a deadly risk for some workers.
Bathroom ceiling just collapsed and no emergency maintenance… what should I do?
Obit Index
Brotemarkle, William — Defiance, MO
Brotemarkle, William
William “Bill” Keith Brotemarkle passed away on August 25, 2025.
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